Poland criticises EU climate plan: 'insane policy'

Poland has criticised the European Union's climate policy, calling it insane. The EU's emissions trading system is under review by the Commission in July.

Poland has sharply criticised the European Union's climate policy, describing it publicly as insane. The criticism comes as the European Commission prepares to review the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) in July, one of the EU's main tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The European Emissions Trading System requires manufacturing companies and energy producers to buy permits for every tonne of CO2 they release into the atmosphere. Poland, whose energy sector relies heavily on coal, has long viewed this mechanism as burdensome to its industry and economically damaging.

The Commission review taking place in July gives member states and stakeholders an opportunity to present their positions on the future of the system. Poland's criticism is a sign of broader opposition that has emerged among several member states over the ambitious goals of the EU's Green Deal and their impact on energy prices and industrial competitiveness.